Business Process

Whether you're struggling to find business processes that work or want to fine-tune the ones you have in place, read on for essential sales, content and management strategies.

Marketing

Stop Playing Small — How Rebranding Can Help Your Business Scale

If you're a small business looking to scale up, a rebrand might be just what you need to spur your growth.

Growing a Business

6 Founders Share the Goal-Setting Traps That Sabotaged Their Success (and What They Focus on Now)

Some benchmarks are more important than others—so what should you really care about? We asked six founders for their hardest-won lessons.

Business Culture

Cut the Chit-Chat and Get to Work — Why It's Time for More Minimal Meetings

"Can you jump on a call?" is a common question in our modernized working world. However, is it time to rethink this? Ingvar Kamprad was a firm believer in keeping meetings minimal, and my experiences building Bubbles led me to concur with that. Let's explore.

Branding

How to Create a Brand Philosophy That Everyone Believes In

Like the ancient mariners who first steered their ships by it, you can help your team find their way with a well-thought-out vision that's communicated to everyone and reinforced every day.

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Growing a Business

I Wrote 2 Books That Are Now Bestsellers — Follow My 5-Step Approach to Do the Same

You've done the hard work: You wrote a book! Now, it's time to sell it. Follow these five practices to ensure you get the success you deserve.

Business Process

Family is Like a Built-In Drama — 3 Tips for Making Family Business Transitions Harmonious

Separating the family business from the business of the family can be tricky, but preserving family harmony even as you transition away from your business is possible.

Growing a Business

77% of Small Business Owners Say This Channel Is Driving Most of Their Sales Right Now

In a survey with Faire, we asked 12,000 small businesses to share their most successful strategies and most pressing concerns.

Growing a Business

These Founders Had an 'Icky Feeling' as Their Startup Soared to a $12 Billion Valuation. Now They're Getting Raw and Honest About What Went Wrong.

Faire is a platform for small businesses, but it grew big the wrong way — almost becoming a $12 billion wreck. Here's how it fixed the problem, and why you should think twice before skyrocketing.

Growing a Business

We Made a List of America's 150 Favorite Mom & Pop Shops. Did Your Local Gem Make the Cut?

With Foursquare, we chose 150 small, independent businesses that epitomize main street America, bringing people together and making their communities more vibrant.

Growing a Business

How to Become the Most Valuable Employee At Your Company

We asked owners on our list of America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops to tell us about their MVP team members.

Growing a Business

How Small Businesses Can Score Big Marketing Wins Without Much Money

Just because you're a mom and pop with a limited budget doesn't mean you can't make a splash.

Growing a Business

Bad Reviews Can Destroy a Small Business. But If You Get One, Here's How to Bounce Back.

A one-star review can hurt your ego — and your business. But it's possible to prevent (and remedy!) this scary scenario.

Growing a Business

From Fresh Midwestern Milk to Specialty Candies, These Are America's 15 Favorite Food and Drink Shops

There's nothing like a mom & pop shop to serve up the region's delicacies.

Growing a Business

Need Some Help Around the House? America's 15 Favorite Home Service Mom & Pops Are Up to the Task

Whether you're looking for new countertops or a hydroponic plant garden, check out these local businesses.